# Shiftestcore vs Cleaner Guard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cleaner Guard at 100% against Shiftestcore's 0%. Cleaner Guard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (143 vs 5). Shiftestcore's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiftestcore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Cleaner Guard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleaner Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner Guard has 143 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shiftestcore's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cleaner Guard's.

Shiftestcore ships an update every 3 weeks, Cleaner Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftestcore | Cleaner Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftestcore/id6450007410/reviews) | **[4.6 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-guard/id6451202604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OANA RADU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691514492) | [Anatoliy Mamedov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697134579) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiftestcore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftestcore/id6450007410)

Test your device's screen, camera, sensors, sound, and connectivity. Identify and optimize performance issues with an intuitive interface. Ensure your device is functioning optimally.

**Highlights:** Screen quality testing, Camera functionality assessment, Motion sensor analysis, Sound output check, Connectivity testing, Performance optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |


### Cleaner Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-guard/id6451202604)

This app helps declutter your device by deleting redundant media files like duplicate photos and videos. It also organizes your contacts, secures private information, and blocks ads and mobile trackers for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Delete duplicate photos and videos, Organize and merge contacts, Secure storage for private media and contacts, Smart cleaning for quick decluttering, Ad blocking with custom rules, Mobile tracker protection

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium & 3-Day Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Access To All Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium & 3-Day Trial | $18.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $84.99 | per year |
| 1 Week Premium & 3-Day Trial | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftestcore free?

Shiftestcore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cleaner Guard free?

Cleaner Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shiftestcore or Cleaner Guard?

Cleaner Guard is rated higher. Shiftestcore averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cleaner Guard averages 4.6 from 143 ratings.

### Do Shiftestcore or Cleaner Guard have ads?

Cleaner Guard shows ads; Shiftestcore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shiftestcore or Cleaner Guard?

Shiftestcore ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleaner Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shiftestcore was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cleaner Guard on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*